Best MCA Colleges in Mysore: Admissions 2026, Fees, Exams, Eligibility, Salary

There are 18 colleges in Mysore where students can study MCA courses. This includes 9 private, 1 semi-private, and 3 government colleges where students can study. Students can get admission to these colleges based on entrance exams like: Karnataka PGCET, KCET, KMAT, etc.

Some of the most popular MCA colleges among students are Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, University of Mysore, JSS Science and Technology University, Maharaja Institute of Technology, etc. Admission to these colleges is based on merit or the scores in various entrance exams.

Yes, of course! 

Students who wish to pursue MCA from colleges in Mysore, should glance at the table given below for some information and statistics.

Particulars	Details
No. of MCA Colleges in Mysore	18 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 1 college INR 1-2 Lakh: 7 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 1 college INR 3-5 Lakh: 1 college
Top  MCA Colleges in Mysore	Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, University of Mysore, JSS Science and Technology University, Maharaja Institute of Technology, etc.
Top MCA Specializations	Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Merit-Based or Karnataka PGCET, KCET, KMAT, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, MCA is a good career option for candidates who have completed BCA. Candidates may get great employment options with top IT companies and MNCs by pursuing an MCA degree. MCA is also a good option for those who wish to enter into the field of academics and teach in schools and colleges. MCA graduates develop the required skills which helps them in earning a good salary. They can also work in a respectable job of maintaining critical infrastructure of important private and government organisations.

SJCE Mysore offers programmes at UG, PG and doctoral levels in the Engineering, Management and Science streams. The courses include BE, MBA, MTech, MCA, etc. Aspirants need to pass a minimum of Class 12 for UG and graduation for PG programmes. The selection to all the courses is entrance-based. 

Most colleges in Mysore admit students based on the scores in entrance exams. The Karnataka PGCET is among the most widely accepted exams for MCA colleges in Mysore. 

Here are some details about Karnataka PGCET and other popular exams:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
Karnataka PGCET	June 22, 2025	Karnataka PGCET Schedule	Karnataka PGCET Syllabus
KCET	April 16 & 17, 2025	KCET Schedule	KCET Syllabus
KMAT	September 2025 (Tentative)	KMAT Schedule	KMAT Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are 3 government MCA colleges in Mysore. Some of the best MCA government colleges in Mysore have been listed below, along with their course fees.

College Name	Average Fees
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
University of Mysore Admission	INR 40,000

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Yes, there are plenty of private MCA colleges in Mysore where students may take admission. Some of the best MCA private colleges in Mysore have been listed below, along with their course fees.

College Name	Average Fees
JSS Science and Technology University Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
Vidya Vikas Institute of Engineering and Technology Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh
Maharaja Institute of Technology Admission	INR 1.17 Lakh

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Eligibility Of the Master of Computer Applications [M.C.A.] Graduation in any stream is the basic eligibility for MCA. The eligibility for qualifying marks in graduation differs from institute to institute. Most of the institutes require 45 to 50 % aggregate in the qualifying exam for taking admission. Reserved categories get some relaxation in aggregate percentage. Apart from this, there is another prerequisite for taking admission to an MCA degree: one must have studied Mathematics in Class 12 as a compulsory subject. 

Students can use the table given below to calculate the ROI of pursuing an MCA degree from colleges in Mysore:

College Name	Average Fees	Average Package
The National Institute of Engineering MCA	INR 1.77 Lakh	INR 6.7 LPA
JSS Science and Technology University MCA	INR 1.17 Lakh	INR 6.5 LPA
Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering MCA	INR 1.17 Lakh	INR 5.5 LPA
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences MCA	INR 2.3 Lakh-4.73 Lakh	INR 4.22-4.83 LPA
University of Mysore MCA	INR 40,000	INR 3.75 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The top recruiting companies for MCA colleges in Mysore include Accenture, Google, IBM, MU Sigma, PwC, TCS, Tech Mahindra, Nestle, ITC, Larsen and Toubro,  Myntra,  Microsoft, Amazon, Bosch, Infosys, Wipro, HCL, etc.

There are many MCA specializations that students can pursue at various MCA colleges in Mysore. Some details about these specializations are given below:

Specialization	No. of Colleges
Cybersecurity	1 college
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning	1 college
Networking, Hardware & Security	1 college

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

Some of the most popular entrance exams for admission to the MCA colleges in Karnataka are given below and students can take a look at some details in the table below:

Exam Name	Exam Date	Exam Schedule	Exam Syllabus
KMAT PGCET	June 22, 2025	Karnataka PGCET Schedule	KCET PGCET Syllabus
KCET	April 16 & 17, 2025	KCET Schedule	KCET Syllabus
KMAT	September 2025 (Tentative)	KMAT Schedule	KMAT Syllabus

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

JSS Science and Technology University Admission is done on the basis of entrance exams, Karnataka PGCET, MAT, KMAT, for admission to its PG courses. Before applying, candidates have  to qualify the eligibility criteria: Bachelor's Degree with minimum 50% aggregate. If candidates are eligible they can apply to their desired by folloeing the University's admission process. 

Sure! Take  a look at the table given below to learn more about the MCA colleges in Karnataka:

Particulars	Details
Number of MCA Colleges in Karnataka	227 colleges
Annual Fees	Less than INR 1 Lakh: 12 colleges INR 1-2 Lakh: 49 colleges INR 2-3 Lakh: 13 colleges INR 3-5 Lakh: 38 colleges More than INR 5 Lakh: 13 colleges
Top  MCA Colleges in Karnataka	Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc.
Top MCA Specializations	Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Cyber Security, Ethical Hacking, Networking, Hardware & Security, Big Data & Analytics, etc.
Accepted Entrance Exams	Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the official website and may vary.

The Christ University, Jain Deemed-to-be University, Kristu Jayanti College, Presidency College, Mount Carmel College, etc., are among the most popular colleges in Karnataka. Students can study MCA courses at these colleges in Karnataka.

There are more than 220+ MCA colleges in Karnataka. This includes 147 private and 24 government colleges. Students can study at these colleges after getting admission based on entrance exams like Karnataka PGCET, KMAT, and KCET, etc.

Overall, in India, with the IT sector booming, MCA has proven to be a decent choice for people who don't want tech-heavy degrees like B.Tech. and M.Tech. You have options like Software Developer, Programmer, IT Support Engineer, Data Analyst. Now, talking of countries abroad, like the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Germany, offer Courses like MSc Computer Science, which is closely related to an MCA abroad. You can go for these courses for a good career trajectory in IT but please note that you might need additional qualifications like language proficiency.

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As per information available, Institute offers (aprx) INR 350,000 median salary to their students for MBA/PGDM course during placements.

St.Philominas College has a Faculty review rating of 4.05 by students. This represents that Institute has decent, qualified and experienced faculty members.

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B.N Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences is a well-known institution for MBA/PGDM, MCA courses. These programs are delivered by highly experienced faculty. As per Shiksha verified reviews, B.N Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences has a rating of 4.3 on the basis of reviews by students. Not just this, it has also been rated 4 on campuslife, 3.5 on placements, 4.5 on faculty and 4.5 on Infrastructure.

Maharaja Institute of Technology, Thandavapura offers Degree courses including 7 UG and 1 PG courses. These programs are offerred in Full Time mode. Maharaja Institute of Technology, Thandavapura has specializations such as B.Tech specializations in Electronics Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering.